From January 1st, 2005, British immigration law has added the following requirements:

Firstly, the educational institution where you are going to study should be registered at the Deparment for Education and Skills Register of Education and Training Providers. London Academy for Higher Education is registered at www. dfes.gov.uk/providersregister.

Until 12th November, 2005, only those who intend to study for more than six months in a non-degree status (i.e. English language studies) need a visa. Those who are studying for less than six months or studying for a degree or post-degree course (i.e. Master’s) do not need to arrange a visa prior to coming to the U.K.

Work visa
Only the company in question can obtain this visa. Furthermore, the employee should be in their country of origin while this process takes place. This can be a long process for the following reasons. Firstly, the company has to prove that it exists. Afterwards, it has to be proven that the employee is absolutely essential to the company and that the position cannot be filled be anyone else currently living in the country where the organisation is based. Because of this, it is necessary to advertise the vacancy in all major European newspapers to prove that no one residing in the U.K. or the E.U. is qualified for the job. With these requirements met, any organisation is authorised to use personnel from other countries.

Certain areas, like health, take priority. There is also the Basic Scheme, which is a type of visa for non-qualified professionals (workers in the Third Sector, like those in the culinary or food production industries). This visa is valid for one year and is renewable, although a change of company by the employee will invalidate the visa.

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Partners

This visa is given in special cases and was created for people who are unable to marry, such as those of the same sex, or for people who are in the process of divorce. Couples of the same sex should be able to prove that they have been living together for at least two years. Some documents that may help you to validate this claim are shared utility bills, bank accounts, credit cards as well as photograghs.

Recent Changes in U.K. Law

From 1st February 2005, Brazilians residing in the U.K. who are intending to marry a U.K. citizen need to obtain a fiance visa. The process can take up to 13 weeks.
Tourist visa

With a tourist visa you can enjoy your holiday and get to know the United Kingdom a little better. Please be aware that this visa cannot be exchanged for a student one, if you decide to do so. This law was put in place by the British government on 1st October, 2004. The reason for this change was discourage those on temporary visas over-establishing themselves in the U.K..

This visa is also given to partners of E.U. citizens and is normally valid for 5 years and is indefinitely renewable.
High Skills Migrant
This is a specific visa for those highly qualified individuals seeking to live and work in the U.K.. In order to obtain this visa, applicants should have considerable experience in their area, as well as specific qualifications.